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Summary of Contents for LT14 series

Page 1: ...2072 Alton Parkway Irvine CA 92606 www lagunatools com 800 234 1976...

Page 2: ...ws lathes table saws and combination machines Through my hands on experience I work hard to make our machines better I strive to give you machines that inspire you to create works of art Machines that...

Page 3: ...achine 7 Introduction to your machine 7 What you will receive with the machine 8 Parts of the bandsaw 10 Where to locate your machine 12 Unpacking your machine 13 Assembly and setup 14 Adjusting the b...

Page 4: ...upplying distributor Read carefully before operating the machine 1 Keep the working area clean and be sure adequate lighting is available 2 Do not wear loose clothing gloves bracelets necklaces or orn...

Page 5: ...working machine Warranty maybe voided upon the addition of such described tools and or modifications determined on a case by case basis Normal user alignment adjustment tuning and machine settings are...

Page 6: ...re level limits will vary from country to country Specification sheet LT14 X 14 SUV LT14 3000 Motor 3hp Leeson 220 V 1 ph 2 hp Leeson 220 V 1 ph Throat 13 25 13 25 Table Cast iron 15 x 15 Cast iron 15...

Page 7: ...band that rotates around two or more wheels This blade is a continuous metal band with teeth on one side As the wheels rotate so does the band which creates the continuous sawing action Because the d...

Page 8: ...8 What you will receive with the bandsaw Note Some parts shown below are options and may not be supplied with the machine Main table Mobility handle Rip fence Mobility axle and wheels Spring assistor...

Page 9: ...9 Screws etc Leveling bolts Allen keys Tool holder Mobility bracket...

Page 10: ...the wheels and the second one is to tension the blade Both functions are adjustable Body The body of the bandsaw is a U shaped frame that houses all the parts of the machine This is the heart of the...

Page 11: ...st at the front of the machine Electrical connection This is achieved by connecting the electrical supply to a switch terminal box located on the side of the machine A cable is provided but you will n...

Page 12: ...e the wheel up or down The machine has a quick acting blade release mechanism which is located at the back of the machine and will remove the tension from the blade to speed the removal and fitting of...

Page 13: ...t behind the machine Ensure that there is no tension on the motor wiring It is recommended that the motor be assembled to the bandsaw prior to removing the bandsaw from the pallet see mounting motor I...

Page 14: ...saw is over the edge of the pallet Tilt the bandsaw away from the pallet so that the base of the machine touches the floor Slide the pallet from under the machine and then move the bandsaw to the vert...

Page 15: ...justing the tensioning bolt Tension is 3 16 deflection when using your thumb on one side of the belt If the tension is too tight you will experience motor strain if it is too loose you will experience...

Page 16: ...od block or something similar 2 Fit the shaft through the base of the bandsaw 3 Fit the wheels washers and split pins as shown on both sides of the base 4 Place a wooden spacer under the machine and t...

Page 17: ...ground and place a spirit level on the column of the machine 4 Adjust the bolts until the spirit level shows that the column is vertical in both planes and the machine will not rock Note If you move...

Page 18: ...o return the table to the zero position reverse the procedure 8 A 90 degree stop is provided that can be adjusted by loosening the clamp nut and moving the bolt up or down The stop comes factory set b...

Page 19: ...e correct side of the table before locking in position with the ratchet handle provided Note The fence can be fitted so that it can be used in high or low position also covered later in the manual Dus...

Page 20: ...the door the guard will have to be lowered Should the blade break the guards protect the operator from the blade escaping under the table A third blade guard is provided that must be in position when...

Page 21: ...Read and understand the instruction manual before operating the saw 2 If you are still not thoroughly familiar with the operation of the bandsaw get advice from a qualified person 3 Make sure the mach...

Page 22: ...stop switch by pressing towards the machine The motor should have the power removed and slowed down 10 If the safety switch fail to operate correctly do not use the machine until the fault has been c...

Page 23: ...hile still rotating the wheel Once the blade is tracking in the correct position fully tension the blade and re track Note The blade must be fully tensioned for final tracking Note Never track the bla...

Page 24: ...t twist and cause the pressures to be uneven This is not common as most bandsaws come accurately set from the factory and unless they have been dropped or mistreated it should not be a cause for conce...

Page 25: ...that it will cut at and it may not be square to the table If you are using a fence as a guide to cut parallel it will have to be set to this cutting angle Adjusting the fence for drift Method 1 1 Make...

Page 26: ...bability not use it again Most blade tension gauges are fitted to the blade and measure the amount the blade stretches when you tension it Each blade manufacturer uses a different type of steel with d...

Page 27: ...nimum amount of tension The less tension you put on the blade the longer the blade and the machine will last Note The upper flywheel has a spring that is used to keep a constant pressure on the blade...

Page 28: ...uction Welcome to a new era in bandsawing You have purchased a bandsaw with a revolutionary blade guide system that is designed to give you years of safe high quality bandsawing Most blade guides are...

Page 29: ...dly welded blades Any of the above actions may cause the ceramic to chip or break and will detract from the performance of the Laguna guide system Any mistreatment of the guide system will render the...

Page 30: ...ks as this will cause damage If the blade has a bad weld dress the blade or return it to your supplier 6 Rotate the blade by hand and check that the back of the blade does not hit the blade guide with...

Page 31: ...isadvantage of cutting with the bandsaw is that the surface finish of the cut is not as good as with the table or radial arm saw This can be overcome to a great degree by using the Resaw King blade fr...

Page 32: ...is a very extensive subject and there have been many books written on the subject This section of the manual is intended as a general guide only Selecting a blade Using the correct blade is important...

Page 33: ...ardness When choosing the blade with the proper pitch one factor you should consider is the hardness of the material that is being cut the harder the material the finer the pitch that is required For...

Page 34: ...is needed as the blade is doing more work The greater the kerf the larger the amount of wood that is being wasted by the cut Hook or rake The cutting angle or shape of the tooth The greater the angle...

Page 35: ...ut speed of cut is less important 3 3 T P I This is a general purpose blade that can cut large radiuses and short sections of straight cuts The cut is fast and the surface finish of the cut is poor 4...

Page 36: ...bottom of the blade one coil only It is recommended that the blade is placed on material that will not damage the blade teeth wood or cardboard Your foot is there to give stability and not to clamp th...

Page 37: ...do not exert excessive force or the teeth band may be damaged 2 Place your hands as shown with your thumbs facing out 3 Twist your wrists so that your thumbs are facing each other The top part of the...

Page 38: ...own with your thumbs facing out 3 Twist your wrists so that your thumbs are facing each other The top part of the blade is now twisted in the teeth facing in the opposite direction Note You may have t...

Page 39: ...front of the wheels Therefore be careful not to put too much pressure on the stone When doing this it is also important that the upper guides are positioned right above the stone The blade has teeth a...

Page 40: ...3 16 blade would work for a particular curve place a dime roughly 5 8 over the pattern The 3 16 blade can cut a curve bigger than the dime but not smaller You can use everyday items such as coins or...

Page 41: ...it is important to maintain the original shape of the tire The best way to clean the tire surface and maintain the original shape is to sand it with sandpaper The old tire surface often hardens and g...

Page 42: ...he table and fence bar be protected by coating with wax if the machine is not in constant use All moving non painted surfaces guides rack and pinion etc should be lubricated protected with a Teflon ba...

Page 43: ...ed correctly 7 With the power disconnected from the machine check that the wiring in the terminal box is correct Check that the rubber insulation is stripped enough and is not causing a bad connection...

Page 44: ...has cooled down and then it will reset automatically If the motor overheats wait until it has cooled down and restart If the motor shuts down constantly instantly check for the reason Typical reasons...

Page 45: ...makes a clicking noise Bad weld Dress the weld or change the blade Blade overheats 1 Dull blade Change the blade or re sharpen the blade 2 Pitch is too small for the depth of cut Change to a blade wit...

Page 46: ...he following accessories are available from Laguna Tools Miter gage Mobility kit Extension tables Work benches Bandsaw blades Cool blocks Large Laguna Guides Power feeder Drift master fence Electrical...

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Page 55: ...cations subject to change Machines may be shown with optional accessories 2015 Laguna Tools Inc LAGUNA and the LAGUNA Logo are the registered trademarks of Laguna Tools Inc All rights reserved 2072 Al...

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